Contracts Specialist

Job Title

Responsible for facilitating pre-construction activities, exhibit development, negotiations and providing contract administration support to project teams during project execution.

This position will be responsible for coordinating with the project, engineering, development, commercial and legal teams to negotiate contract exhibits and pro-actively monitor contractual terms. Travel and location: This position can be remote with 15-25% travel throughout the US.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Essential job functions:

• Facilitate negotiation of contract exhibits in support of new projects
• Coordinate pre-construction activities with subject matter experts from verbal award of new projects through contract execution to complete internal reviews of exhibits
• Assist in the delivery of a key contract terms review with the project team after contract award but prior to mobilization as needed
• Assist the operations team in drafting notices to clients in accordance with contractual requirements such as those pertaining to force majeure, owner-caused delays, and other contractual matters requiring notices
• Participate in regular project team meetings and proactively engage with the project team
• Support project closeout to ensure all contractual requirements are met including administration of certificates and warranties
• Capture contractual lessons learned during project execution and report out during the Close Out Phase Gate
• Ability to travel to company offices, client offices, and project sites up to 20% of the time
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and work experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
• Three+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $30MM to 150MM range
• Two+ years of recent experience in using construction management software

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Experience with Viewpoint, Procore and Project Controls software
• Possess subject-matter knowledge in contract principles
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and meticulous attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of construction contract requirements and associated contract exhibits
• General knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

Working environment:

• When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

What's in it for you

Financial wellbeing:

• Compensation $80k-$110k/ year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & wellness:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & lifestyle:

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the unexpected:

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan

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